Travelling Commercial Project Manager

Job summary

Lead the execution of major commercial, residential, and retail construction projects across Canada from inception to completion. Coordinate between clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met.

Job details

Take the lead on major construction projects across Canada with an established contractor that brings more than 30 years of experience and a strong reputation for quality. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys ownership, variety, and travel, with a 15% travel uplift and the chance to work across diverse commercial, residential, retail, and distribution projects. About Our Client With more than 30 years of experience, our client has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, residential, and renovation projects throughout British Columbia. About The Opportunity This national role spans across multiple provinces—particularly BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. You will be responsible for full project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets are consistently met, while maintaining close collaboration with superintendents, trades, clients, and consultants. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys frequent travel. About The Position As a Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project scope, design, safety, and quality standards. You will coordinate both internal and external teams, provide on-site support, manage contracts, and act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead project execution across Canada, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality targets are achieved Serve as the main liaison between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams Manage contracts, procurement, invoicing, and ensure site compliance with safety regulations and building codes Provide guidance to site staff and support construction planning and execution Ensure projects adhere to specifications, regulatory requirements, and safety standards Qualifications 7–10+ years of progressive construction management experience Demonstrated success managing commercial, residential, warehouse, or retail projects Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, codes, and safety standards Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Canada Experience with large retail or distribution/warehouse projects is an asset Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage 15% Travel Uplift on Base Salary RRSP Matching Supportive, collaborative company culture At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Lead the execution of major commercial, residential, and retail construction projects across Canada from inception to completion. Coordinate between clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Requires 7-10+ years of progressive construction management experience with a proven track record in commercial or industrial projects. Must be willing to travel frequently across multiple Canadian provinces and possess strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • 15% Travel Uplift • RRSP Matching • Supportive Company Culture

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Management
• Project Delivery
• Budget Management
• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Safety Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Construction Planning
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Site Coordination

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership